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The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s senior leader said that commanding the organization during his first year, amidst the many challenges created by 2020’s coronavirus pandemic, was both an honor and a learning experience.

Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, USASMDC commanding general, said that, through it all, USASMDC remained focused on providing space, missile defense, and high-altitude capabilities that enable multi-domain operations so that combatant commanders can effectively maneuver and win.

“It has been a tremendous honor and a privilege to be able to serve as the commander, especially at a time where missile defense and Army space are as relevant as I’ve ever seen them,” Karbler said. “Combine that with the COVID environment that we have been operating under for the last nine months, it has given me an opportunity to see how well we do as an organization and how well we pull together as a team when the circumstances are tough and the environment is changing. It really emphasizes to me that we are a well-trained organization, and we really embrace the ability to be flexible, adaptable and agile to our circumstances.”

Karbler, said that the command took extra precautions to be able to maintain readiness, while protecting the health and safety of its military personnel and their families and the civilian workforce…

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